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Leaper, Colonel John Warren "Jack"

Leaper, Colonel John Warren "Jack"

Male 1922 - 2012  (89 years)

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  1. 1.  Leaper, Colonel John Warren "Jack"Leaper, Colonel John Warren "Jack" was born 5 May 1922, Minnetonka, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; died 26 Apr 2012, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, California, USA; was buried , Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military Service: Between 1942 and 1945; WWII - US Navy
    • Commentary: Aft 26 Apr 2012
    • Obituary: 10 May 2012; LosAngeles Daily News

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Name John Warren Leaper
    Relative Name Mr. and Mrs. Clarence G Leaper
    Relative Relationship Parents
    State Minnesota
    Country United States
    Type of Casualty Wounded In Action
    Roll ww2c_27

    Military Service:
    in 1942 joined the Naval Aviation Cadet Program. Graduating from Pensacola as a 2nd Lt. USMCR he fulfilled a dream, and saw service in Ie Shima, Okinawa. Jack returned stateside in 1945 from his first tour as a decorated war hero with a Navy Cross and Purple Heart.

    Commentary:
    Jack Leaper was my former wife's father. He earned a BS in Engineering from St. Thomas College. He was a fighter pilot in the Pacific in WWII. Following the war, he moved to Los Angeles where he was a test pilot for Bill Lear. He also was a U2 pilot for a while. He ultimately retired from the Marines with the rank of Full Colnel. Following military service he worked as an engineer at Lear-Seigler in Santa Monica, CA.
    Jack and his wife Dorothy (Goldborg) had 9 children (my former wife, Paula was the eldest).

    Obituary:
    Age 89 passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Thousand Oaks, CA.
    John was born on May 5, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Clarence G. Leaper and Genevieve Jackson. John was a twin to sister, Patty Alexander and surviving brother Robert Leaper. Jack attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN., and in 1942 joined the Naval Aviation Cadet Program. Graduating from Pensacola as a 2nd Lt. USMCR he fulfilled a dream, and saw service in Ie Shima, Okinawa. Jack returned stateside in 1945 from his first tour as a decorated war hero with a Navy Cross and Purple Heart. This same year he married his high school sweetheart and soulmate Dorothy Ann Goldborg. Jack completed his education at the University of Minnesota as an Aero Engineer and in 1952 was hired by Bill Lear as an experimental test pilot and electronic engineer. Colonel Leaper had an extraordinary passion for flying all models of aircraft and retired from the United States Marine Corp in 1982 after 30 years of service, logging over 10,000 hours in the cockpit. During that time Jack was an active member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Jack retired in 1984 as Director of Quality Assurance after 32 years with Lear Siegler, Inc.
    Throughout his life Jack was an avid outdoorsman and champion swimmer. In 1959, he settled in Woodland Hills, CA. Jack's favorite hobby was spending time with his large family and beloved wife, Dorothy who passed away in 2007. His love of storytelling and sense of humor was unsurpassed. Jack touched many lives in countless ways and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jack is survived by his eight children, 12 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren (one predeceased son).
    A Military Service will be held May 12, 2012, 12:30 p.m., at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, CA. The family has requested any donations in Jack's memory be made to: The , 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the family owned and operated (805) 581-3800
    Published in Los Angeles Daily News on May 10, 2012

    John married Goldborg, Dorothy Bef 1949. Dorothy was born 13 Nov 1925, , , Minnesota, USA; died 15 Jul 2007, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Leaper, Paula Jean  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 3. Leaper, Jerome John  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 4. Leaper, Anita Louise  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    4. 5. Leaper, Timothy  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    5. 6. Leaper, Angela  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    6. 7. Leaper, Dennis  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 15 Dec 1961, , Los Angeles County, California, USA; died 29 Apr 2004.
    7. 8. Leaper, Alisa  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Leaper, Paula JeanLeaper, Paula Jean Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1)

    Paula married Little, Michael John [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Little, Ellen  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 10. Little, Lauren Kate  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 11. Little, James Anthony  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  2. 3.  Leaper, Jerome JohnLeaper, Jerome John Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1)

    Jerome married Leppek, Jeannine J. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Leaper, Anita LouiseLeaper, Anita Louise Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1)

    Anita married Spaulding, Richard [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Leaper, TimothyLeaper, Timothy Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1)

  5. 6.  Leaper, AngelaLeaper, Angela Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1)

  6. 7.  Leaper, DennisLeaper, Dennis Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1) was born 15 Dec 1961, , Los Angeles County, California, USA; died 29 Apr 2004.

    Other Events:

    • Birth - Civil Record: 28 Dec 1961
    • Death Record - Civil: 29 Apr 2004

    Notes:

    Birth - Civil Record:
    Name:Leaper
    Birth Date:28 Dec 1961
    Gender:Male
    Mother's Maiden Name:Leaper
    Birth County:Los Angeles

    Name:Dennis A Leaper
    Birth Date:15 Dec 1961
    Gender:Male
    Mother's Maiden Name:Goldborg
    Birth County:Los Angeles

    Death Record - Civil:
    Name:Dennis A. Leaper
    Last Residence:91342 Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
    Born:15 Dec 1961
    Died:29 Apr 2004
    State (Year) SSN issued:California (1972)


  7. 8.  Leaper, AlisaLeaper, Alisa Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1)


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Little, EllenLittle, Ellen Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Paula2, 1.John1)

  2. 10.  Little, Lauren KateLittle, Lauren Kate Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Paula2, 1.John1)

  3. 11.  Little, James AnthonyLittle, James Anthony Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Paula2, 1.John1)


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